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Top Gear host Richard Hammond will present a series of Bank Holiday specials on BBC Radio 2.
Hammond, who began his career on BBC regional radio, will present music-based shows at Easter, in May and August, and over Christmas.
"To have the chance to share some time with listeners on the biggest station in the country is a huge and exciting opportunity," he said.
The 36-year old presenter, who recently recovered from a near-fatal car-accident, worked for BBC Radio York, BBC Radio Cumbria, BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio Lancashire before moving into motoring broadcasting.
"I like to think that I was a rather romantic figure, a kind of wandering radio nomad. So really, I don't want people to think of me as a timid newcomer but more as a triumphant, garlanded hero making a magnificent return to the arena of his former glorious victories," he joked.
Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas described Hammond as a "warm, funny and clever broadcaster". Hammond's first show airs on Friday April 6 at 2pm.
Hammond, who began his career on BBC regional radio, will present music-based shows at Easter, in May and August, and over Christmas.
"To have the chance to share some time with listeners on the biggest station in the country is a huge and exciting opportunity," he said.
The 36-year old presenter, who recently recovered from a near-fatal car-accident, worked for BBC Radio York, BBC Radio Cumbria, BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio Lancashire before moving into motoring broadcasting.
"I like to think that I was a rather romantic figure, a kind of wandering radio nomad. So really, I don't want people to think of me as a timid newcomer but more as a triumphant, garlanded hero making a magnificent return to the arena of his former glorious victories," he joked.
Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas described Hammond as a "warm, funny and clever broadcaster". Hammond's first show airs on Friday April 6 at 2pm.
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